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LA County Invests $100 Million in Mental Health Facility

3/8/2026

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Los Angeles County has launched a $100 million project to transform vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk into a mental health facility.
The project, funded by $65 million from Proposition 1, will offer 162 beds for young adults and interim housing.
Supervisor Janice Hahn highlighted the importance of treatment options to reduce reliance on jails and emergency rooms.
Community advocates support the expansion but request oversight for integration with local services.
The facility plans to open interim housing by late 2027 and subacute units by early 2028.

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Story summary

Los Angeles County has launched a $100 million project to transform vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk into a mental health facility.
The project, funded by $65 million from Proposition 1, will offer 162 beds for young adults and interim housing.
Supervisor Janice Hahn highlighted the importance of treatment options to reduce reliance on jails and emergency rooms.
Community advocates support the expansion but request oversight for integration with local services.
The facility plans to open interim housing by late 2027 and subacute units by early 2028.